What employers should know about the Hospital Price Transparency update
Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.
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Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.
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